大城市小世界 Series 1 Episode 1 - Meeting Friends

　　Introduction

　　This support pack accompanies the audio¹ soap opera 'Big City Small World'.

　　Before you listen

　　Exercise 01

　　Match the words in the table to their definitions².

　　a. actually

　　b. anywhere

　　c. both

　　d. chance

　　e. complicated³

　　f. counter

　　g. to interrupt

　　h. whatever

　　1. in any place

　　2. a flat surface in a shop or café where people are served

　　3. anything or everything

　　4. in fact, really

　　5. luck

　　6. to stop a person from speaking by saying or doing something

　　7. two people or things together

　　8. involving a lot of parts in a way that is difficult to understand

　　Transcript⁴

　　Johnny: Hello! Hello? Excuse me! Excuse me?

　　Olivia: Just sit down anywhere – they don’t have waiters in here!

　　Johnny: Oh, ok, is it ok if I sit here?

　　Olivia: Sure...but you’ll need to go to the counter if you want anything...

　　Johnny: Actually, I’m not really here to eat, or anything. I’m supposed to be meeting someone.

　　Olivia: Well, wait here long enough, most of London will come in...

　　Johnny: Sorry?

　　Olivia: Just joking.

　　Sarah: Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?

　　Olivia: I can’t see anyone!

　　Sarah: Sorry?

　　Olivia: Just joking. Go ahead, sit down.

　　Sarah: Thanks.

　　Olivia: You might be waiting a while if you sit here.

　　Sarah: Sorry?

　　Olivia: There are no waiters here – people usually just go up to the counter and order whatever they want.

　　Sarah: Oh...well...I’m just supposed to be meeting someone here actually...

　　Olivia: Not him, by any chance?

　　Sarah: Who?

　　Olivia: This guy here!

　　Johnny: Hello!

　　Sarah: Oh. No...

　　Johnny: No...I am waiting to meet someone...but not you! Where are you from, anyway?

　　Sarah: Well, I live in London now, but I’m originally from Shanghai.

　　Johnny: Thought so! I’m from Hong Kong.

　　Olivia: Sorry to interrupt..but who are you both waiting for?

　　Johnny: I’m waiting for my friend Harry⁵...

　　Sarah: ...and I’m waiting for my friend Magda...

　　Olivia: How interesting!

　　Johnny: Erm...why’s that interesting?

　　Olivia: Because Harry and Magda are both friends of mine as well, and right now I’m waiting for both of them too...and here they are!

　　All: Hello

　　Olivia: Let’s make this easier - I’m Olivia!

　　Johnny: I’m Johnny. I’m a friend of...

　　Harry: ...mine. He’s a friend of mine. I’m Harry.

　　Sarah: Ok! I’m Sarah, and I’m a friend of...

　　Magda: ...mine! I’m Magda. Nice to meet you!

　　Olivia: This is complicated, isn’t it? Shall I get some tea? I think we’ll need a big pot, this might take some time. So, how do we all know each other..?

 　　After listening

　　Exercise 02

　　Put these events in the correct order

　　1. Johnny greets Sarah.

　　2. Harry and Magda arrive.

　　3. Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table.

　　4. Olivia suggests ordering some tea.

　　5. Sarah arrives.

　　6. Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café.

　　7. Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café.

　　8. Johnny mentions his friend Harry.

　　Exercise 03

　　Decide whether these statements are true or false

　　1. The café is a popular place.

　　2. Sarah is a friend of Olivia’s.

　　3. Sarah is waiting for Harry.

　　4. Johnny is from Shanghai.

　　5. Olivia knows Harry and Magda.

　　6. Olivia introduces herself.

　　Exercise 04

　　Fill the gaps⁶ with someone or anyone

　　1. I’m supposed to be meeting ……………

　　2. Is ……………. sitting here?

　　3. I can’t see …………….

　　4. We use "………………" in affirmative sentences.

　　5. We use "……………" for negatives and questions.

　　Note! Somebody and anybody are synonyms⁷ of someone and anyone!

　　Exercise 05

　　Choose the correct option; a, b or c.

　　1. I need ………… to the bank.

　　a to go b go c going

　　2. She’s supposed ………… arriving tomorrow.

　　a be b to be c being

　　3. We’re waiting ………… Julia.

　　a to meet b meet c for meeting

　　4. Shall I ………… some drinks?

　　a to get b getting c get

　　5. He’s waiting for …………

　　a both them b the both of them c both of them

　　6. Where are you …………?

　　a both of living b both living c living both

　　7. People ………… go to that café.

　　a usually b are used c are usually

　　8. Let’s make the situation …………

　　a easier b easyer c more easy

　　Answers

　　Exercise 01

　　1. b; 2. f; 3. h; 4. a; 5. d; 6. g; 7. c; 8. e

　　Exercise 02

　　3. Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table; 7. Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café; 5. Sarah arrives; 1. Johnny greets Sarah; 8. Johnny mentions his friend Harry; 6. Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café; 2. Harry and Magda arrive; 4. Olivia suggests ordering some tea

　　Exercise 03

　　1. True; 2. False (they haven’t met before); 3. False (She’s waiting for Magda); 4. False (He’s from Hong Kong); 5. True; 6. True

　　Exercise 04

　　1. someone; 2. anyone; 3. anyone; 4. someone; 5. anyone

　　Exercise 05

　　1. a; 2. b; 3. a; 4. c; 5. c; 6. b; 7. a; 8. a

1 audio   

n./adj.音频(响)(的)；声音(的)，听觉(的)

参考例句：

• Often,the meeting is recorded on audio or video media for later reference.通常这种会议会以视频或者音频形式记录下来，供以后查阅。
• You don't even have to pay for audio programs.你大可不必为自己听这些节目付费。

2 definitions   

定义( definition的名词复数 )； 规定； 清晰（度）； 解释

参考例句：

• Write clear definitions in order to avoid ambiguity. 释义要写清楚以免产生歧义。
• Definitions in this dictionary are printed in roman type. 这本词典里的释义是用罗马体印刷的。

3 complicated   

adj.错综复杂的，麻烦的，结构复杂的

参考例句：

• The poem is so complicated that I cannot make out its meaning.这首诗太复杂，我理解不了它的意思。
• This is the most complicated case I have ever handled.这是我所处理过的最为复杂的案子。

4 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

5 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

6 gaps   

n.缺口( gap的名词复数 )；不同；间隔；[植物学]裂

参考例句：

• Contraction of the timbers left gaps in the fence. 木料收缩，结果围墙露出缝来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The record is not complete; there are several gaps in it. 这份纪录不完整，中间有几处间断。 来自《简明英汉词典》

7 synonyms   

同义词( synonym的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• If you want to grasp English, you must carefully discriminate synonyms. 如果你想掌握好英语，你必须仔细区分同义词。
• Study the idioms and synonyms l wrote down before your test. 学考试前我给你写的习惯用语和同义字。